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Description
17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass enamel inset eyes with darker blue outer rims, dark eyeliner, feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with well-accented pale lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid gusset-jointed poupee body with stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent, few patches to kid of body which is overall very sturdy. Marks: 4. Comments: French, circa 1870. Value Points: beautiful face with daintily painted delicate bisque, original wig, sturdy original body, and wearing elegant original black taffeta gown with aqua silk trim and beading, bonnet, undergarments, and very fancy laced brown and black heeled boots.